Claiming tax

Groovy

Hi all!! .... I have not used this in a long time so may take some getting used to again!!

I am a newly qualified primary school teacher (NQT). I substituted for most of the 2010 -2011 academic year in various primary schools.

However I do not know how to go about claiming back my tax for the year. Where do I even begin?? I would appreciate grately if anyone could help me with this matter!!! THANK YOU!

E.T.

You can register online here:
https://www.revenue.ie/selfservice/enterRegistrationDetails.faces

They'll send you out a pin by post within a few days, so you can use the site to claim back. I'm not sure if these are all still valid after last year's budget, but you can claim for bin charges, trade-union subscription, flat-rate expenses and others that apply to different individuals.

I do my med1 form every year too, if you have medical expenses it's a great way of claiming back some of them. It's very quick, I usually get the money lodged into my account within a few days.

maddogcollins

Hi Groovy,

It is easy to register for PAYE anytime. Once registered, as mentioned above, you will be entitled to claim for trade union subs, service charges (to max of €400) and flat rate expenses along with medical expenses (Med1) incurred during the year. All these can be claimed online and details of any pay you received also will be online.

If you do not want to go the online route, you can file a Form 12 for 2010 (do a search on www.revenue.ie). It is a long form but only a few pages are needed to be completed.

You will only be able to claim for 2010 tax paid at present.

Online is by far the quickest and easiest method.

PM if you need help.

Groovy

thanks guys .... yee are actually really helpful ... may possibly be back for a bit more advice when i get the ball rolling